Chapter 1196 A Nobody
After seeing Oakley, Gonzo bowed and greeted, “I’m Gonzo Rowling, from the Rowling family of Marsingfill. It is an honor to meet you, Mr. Dixon.”
Oakley nodded his acknowledgment and gestured for Gonzo to take a seat. Then, he asked his visitor, “Mr. Gonzo, why have you traveled so far to the Village of Villains? I do not recall our families ever crossing paths.”
After a moment of silence, Gonzo said, “Mr. Dixon, I’m here to ask you to hand over a person.”
“A person? Who?” Oakley frowned.
“A man by the name of Jared Chance.” Gonzo’s eyes flared with anger as he continued, “He killed my nephew and escaped to the Village of Villains. Mr. Dixon, I hope you can hand the murderer over to me so I may avenge my nephew.”
His explanation deepened Oakley’s frown. I can’t believe Jared really has bad blood with the Rowlings of Marsingfill. He even killed one of their own!
Oakley declared, “I’ve never heard of this person, and he can’t possibly be in the Village of Villains.”
Gonzo’s expression cooled several degrees. He roared, “Someone saw Jared escaping to the Village of Villains, Mr. Dixon. How could you not see him around? Are you seriously thinking of antagonizing the Rowling family for Jared Chance? I must leave this place with him today, dead or alive. If you don’t hand him over, Mr. Dixon, there will be a hefty price to pay.”
His threats infuriated Oakley and the rest of The Villainous Four.
Brody’s temper snapped, and he bellowed, “Who the h*ll do you Rowlings of Marsingfill think you are? How dare you threaten the Village of Villains! Jared Chance is here, so what? Hefty price? What price? My *ss! You must have a death wish!”
Meanwhile, Gonzo’s expression soured instantly at Brody’s rants.
Gonzo said coldly, “Since you’ve admitted that Jared is here, I suppose you have no plans to handing him over, yes?”
“Of course, we’re not handing him over! What can you do about that?” retorted Brody.
Enraged, Gonzo slammed his palms on the table and shouted, “Know your place, Brody!”
The sturdy rosewood table instantly shattered into pieces.
The members of the Village of Villains flooded into the hall when they heard the commotion and surrounded Gonzo and his men from the Rowling family.
Gonzo shot the Village of Villains members dark looks and declared, “Think carefully before attacking me. Once you do, you’re not only declaring war against the Rowling family of Marsingfill but also the martial arts world of Marsingfill.”
Oakley scoffed and spat, “You’re just a nobody from the Rowling family. Enzo is the real head of your family. Don’t think I don’t know about that. You have no right to make such bold declarations about your importance!”
His words hit Gonzo where it hurt most. After all, Gonzo was merely a representative of his elder brother, who was the actual head of the Rowling family.
Gonzo’s eyes narrowed dangerously as he glared at Oakley.
He did not expect the Village of Villains to offend the Rowling family and potentially cause bloodshed to protect Jared.
Suddenly, murderous intent emanated from Gonzo’s body and filled the air. Gonzo gritted out, “Don’t think I’m scared just because I’m on your turf. Are you handing Jared over or not?”
“I said no!” Brody stepped up and continued, “Let’s make this a fair fight and take it outside!”
“Fine!” Gonzo turned and left the hall.
The Villainous Four followed after him, the members of the Village of Villains close behind.
All of them walked out of the Village of Villains and stopped at a piece of empty land.
“Bring it on, then!” Brody waved Gonzo over, challenging him to a duel.
Oakley hastily put his hand out and blocked Brody, cautioning, “Back down, Brody. I’ll fight him instead. We don’t know his abilities yet.”
He was the strongest among The Villainous Four. Since no one had a gauge of Gonzo’s abilities, Oakley decided it was safer for him to fight Gonzo.
“I ain’t scared of him, Oakley,” replied Brody, who eagerly anticipated the fight.
“Brody! Listen to Oakley!” Travis cautioned while holding Brody back.
